I love weekends.  They are such a phenomenon.  They bring life, fun, spontaneity and most of all rest.  Oh rest, so needed, but so neglected. What does rest look like to you?   I think rest doesn’t just look like sitting around reading or watching movies, however it could include one of those things.  I believe rest is something that stirs your affection toward the Lord.  One way I get to see the Lord is through Jordan (my husband).  He got eye surgery this weekend, so we have been forced into a weekend of rest together.  So I am taking up this weekend to do a little cooking, reading, playing some music, cleaning, serving Jordan and sleep. It has been wonderful.  I think whether we are forced to or just make ourselves we should all get a weekend like this.  

So here has been my helper for the weekend. 

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This is JJ.  He is Jordan’s boss’ dog.  And I just love him.  

And here is one of the things that I made. 

What does rest look like to you?  

So here are things that I really love/like:

Christ

Jordan

friends

family

things that sparkle

being efficient and on time

So what’s really funny is that with me turning 30 this year, i kinda thought I would have made it to “where I am supposed to be”.  hmmm.. who knows where that is, or where I was thinking I was going.  But I guess I just thought I would be there.  I don’t know whether that means I thought I would have a kid, know what I want to do with my life, know where I wanted to live…  I don’t really know what that meant, but I guess now looking back on my birthday and leading up to it I guess I had those expectations on a date.  Interesting that we have expectations on days (dates).

Anyways, these thoughts leave me to the feeling that the Lord has forgotten about me.  I know that not to be true from all of my past of learning from scripture.  It’s not in God’s character to just forget about me.  It’s in my character to forget about things, but not His.  

So in this journey that I have been in over the past three to four weeks is not yet over, however I have learned that stillness does not come naturally.  In Psalm 46:10 it says “Be still and know that I am God” and in another version it says “Cease striving and know that I am God.” Since it seems to be a command here and since this points to knowing God is found through stillness, to this end I will labor. 

On this same note, here is just a picture a friend sent.  I can’t get enough of it. 

(via keepcalmand.tumblr.com)

I know it’s been a while since I have written.  I know everyone is busy these days and I sometimes don’t really know why I write these blogs, however, I know I write them for me.  Which is freeing.  I know we all go through phases in what we take time to do in our lives and I didn’t feel like blogging was on the top of my list.  I do however feel like people are on the top of my list and that is what has come first these last few weeks.  

I still however have been looking at things on the internet and swooning over things that make me happy.  

I always think it’s good to do what stirs your affections.  So here are just a coulple things that I have found lately that stir my affections.  

Grilled Cheese Social: 

This girl makes everything sandwich cheese style.  I just can’t get enough of her style of food.  I am a really big fan of sandwiches, so here were a couple that I thought you might like too. 

Cheesecake Sandwich

Fig and Brie 

Painted wallpaper 

and beautiful handwriting. 

I am trying to think of ways to be more creative in around my house, without putting a ton of money into it.  Can’t wait to start doing!!!

So for work I get the opportunity to be a little creative here and there.  I wish I had the skillz to be a little more saavy with photoshop or illustrator, however, that might be for another time in life. 

Here are just some of the cool things that I have found or been shown over the last few weeks that i am just in love with.

There is just a sample of what I have been looking at lately.  I love any reason to throw a party!  even if it’s to have cute invites!!!

Yall have a blessed day. 

So I am going to do each week a post on some products that I love and some things that I think I need.  It stretch from a wide variety of products or apparel.  It’s always so great to hear what other people love and have used in their home, or on their body, face, hair, and products or brands we trust. 

Hope yall enjoy. 

I just bought this kit from Bare Minerals, and I can’t get enough of it.  The brush itself is worth it.  I have had some great brushes in my day, but this one has by far out shined all the rest.   

This is also a new product that I love from Bare Minerals.  It’s called Prime Time.  You put it on your eye lids before your eye color and It holds your color in place the whole day.  It actually works too!!! 

These shoes are actually comfortable!  They are high and wonderful.  You definitely should go pick up a pair. 

Lastly… These are what I want. 

seriously cute and so versatile!!!

Tell me what your favorite products are.  I need to try them out.

Here are a couple more styles/do’s to take a gander at and let me know how you feel about them. 

and you just have to stick some klum in there.  Let’s be honest.. I know no one could look like her.

That’s all the options.  Let me know what you think… can’t wait for the unveiling!

Here are a couple more hairstyles that I think are adorb.  

let’s be honest, her body is awesome, but keep your eyes on the hair. 

So there will be more to come.  However, these are just a few that I am thinking of for now. 

Ok so I know each girl go through a few days where you say “I really would like to do something different with my hair” So we search online, ask our friends, and then most of the time I end up doing the exact same thing I have always done. 

So I have recently added commenting to my blog.  You can comment on it by clicking on the title of that blog of the day. 
Here are some hairstyles that I am thinking of.  Let me know what you think.  (the two of you that read my blog :)

(maybe a little longer on this style, but have always loved this.)

Ok.  Tomorrow there will be more hairstyles to vote on.  Haircut is not til May 25, so I have a little time to sit on this.  Help a sista out!!

So just to update yall on a little of our lives the past few days…

We went to Boston for the Boston Marathon.  Jordan had a time of 2:57.  He rocks.  He is really the most wonderful and determined person I know.  It’s fun to see how dedication pays off in the end. 

Here are a couple other pics of our time.  There is more to come and at some point I am going to get more creative with these, however for now, they are just fun to see.

On Monday after the Marathon we walked to this BBQ place called Smokin Joe’s BBQ.  We walked in and they just happened to have Jordan’s favorite beer Palm from  Europe. 

On tuesday we went to Flour Bakery which was recommended by a friend to get their sticky buns, but they were sold out.  :(  We went and walked around the freedom trail and went to the Italian District Yum.. Its where we hit up Mikes

I think it’s good for us to keep a list of things that are just OUR own style, not someone elses.  So here are mine for today.  Friday’s are going to be a day of style. 

Blonde… I’m blonde and will post pics soon, however, hairstyle is a must! I could wear this each and every day.

White Pants… a Yes for the Spring/Summer

Pink Heels

This chambray shirt - which is awesome.  (I already own it)

and of course some fun accessories

Done and Done.  ah… it just makes me smile.